Lyrics
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore
Experiencing a romantic moment when the moon's appearance is captivating, likened to a big pizza pie.
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, that's amore
Feeling a sense of euphoria as if the whole world is shining, resembling the feeling of being a bit intoxicated.
Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling
Anticipation of joyful events symbolized by the sound of bells ringing.
Ting-a-ling-a-ling and you'll sing, "Vita bella"
Celebrating life with a joyful song ("Vita bella" means beautiful life).
Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay
Hearts engaging in a playful rhythm, suggesting the excitement and happiness of love.
Tippy-tippy-tay like a gay tarantella
Comparing the rhythm to a lively dance, specifically the gay tarantella.
When the stars make you drool just like a pasta e fagioli, that's amore
Experiencing attraction to someone, symbolized by stars and the mention of pasta e fagioli (a romanticized Italian dish).
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you're in love
Feeling elated and carefree, as if floating on air while in love.
When you walk in a dream but you know, you're not dreaming signore
Experiencing a dreamlike state but being fully aware that it is real, emphasizing the enchantment of love.
Scusami, but you see back in old Napoli, that's amore
Referencing the beauty of Napoli (Naples), suggesting a connection between love and the charm of the city.
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore
Reiterating the captivating impact of the moon in a romantic context.
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, that's amore
Reiterating the feeling of the world shining due to intoxication or overwhelming happiness.
Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling
Repeating the anticipation of joyful events symbolized by the sound of ringing bells.
Ting-a-ling-a-ling and you'll sing, "Vita bella"
Repeating the celebration of life through song ("Vita bella").
Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay
Repeating the playful rhythm of hearts, emphasizing the joy and excitement of love.
Tippy-tippy-tay like a gay tarantella. (lucky fella)
Repeating the comparison of the rhythm to a lively dance, with an additional expression of luck ("lucky fella").
When the stars make you drool just like a pasta e fagioli, that's amore
Reiterating the attraction to someone, emphasizing the impact of stars and romanticizing with pasta e fagioli.
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you're in love
Reiterating the elation and carefree feeling while dancing down the street in love.
When you walk in a dream but you know, you're not dreaming signore
Reiterating the dreamlike state of being in love but with full awareness of its reality.
Scusami, but you see back in old Napoli, that's amore
Repeating the connection between love and the charm of Napoli (Naples).
Scusami, but you see back in old Napoli, that's amore
Repeating the acknowledgment of Napoli (Naples) as a place associated with love ("that's amore").
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